In the call or message, the “supposed employee of the entity” will ask you for your transaction signature key and/or OTP codes that you receive on your mobile. Always be suspicious in these situations and do not provide any information.
You receive a message indicating that a security update of your online banking is necessary and that you should click on a link to do so. Your bank will never bother you to perform a security update, we do them periodically without customer intervention.
You will be sent a message stating that an unauthorized device has connected to your account and they will request verification via a link. Your bank will not send you this type of message and will never ask you to click on a link.
You will be sent a message stating that a charge has been attempted to be made to your account and that if you do not recognize this activity, you should immediately check a link provided in the message. Your bank will not send you this type of message and will not ask you to click on a link to cancel a transaction.
They pose as a courier company, requesting payment of a small amount as a “customs fee” or similar. They create a perfect opportunity to ask for your card details and charge you more as soon as you provide bangladesh whatsapp data them with the information. If you receive such a message and have doubts about its authenticity, check with the company that is sending the package you are expecting.
They impersonate you at your telephone company and request a duplicate SIM card for your telephone number. Once the cybercriminal obtains the duplicate card, he or she attempts to access your accounts and cards and carry out transactions in his or her name. This is due to a breach in the telephone company's SIM duplicate request process. Monitor your telephone coverage and internet connection. If you detect any errors or irregularities, contact your telephone company immediately.
These are just a few real examples of the “tricks” cybercriminals use to try to trick you, but they may come up with some new ones.
If you have received a suspicious email, SMS or WhatsApp, check the sender in particular and pay attention to any spelling mistakes, strange characters or unusual language.
In any case, whether it is a call or a message of some kind, remember that your bank will never ask you for confidential data, such as your signature key, OTP codes or your bank access password. Nor will it ask you to click on a link that will take you to a website where you are asked for this information. Your bank does not need this information, only you need it to access your online banking whenever you want, and always from your own application or the bank's corporate website.
If you have any questions, call your manager or visit your nearest office. Together we are the best team in the fight against cybercriminals.